Meet Jake Smith, a passionate teacher of English from the United States. He has over seven years of experience, teaching students of various ages, skill levels, and nationalities. Whether it’s large group classes or private one-on-one lessons, online or in person, he can effectively impart the knowledge necessary to master the most important global language.

Educational Background

• Bachelor of Arts Degree – Stetson University
• Major – English Language and Literature | Minor – Psychology

Professional Experience

• Freelance English Tutor (Online) : Teaching children, teens, and adults various levels of English language: beginner – advanced, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, SAT, GED, PET, FCE, conversation, and business
• English Teacher, CEC Unity Language School (Chiang Mai, Thailand) : Taught English children, teens, and adults conversational English, reading and writing, and exam prep for IELTS, GED, and SAT
• English Teacher, Assumption College English Program (Samut Sakhon, Thailand) : Taught Year 9 Reading and Writing/Year 11 and 12 IELTS Foundations, while responsible for independent course design and implementation
• English Subtitle Editor, IYUNO Media Group (Thailand) : Proofread and translated subtitles for Thai TV series and Thai movies, while working with an international team to meet the weekly and daily deadlines of projects for multinational media corporations

Teaching Philosophy

“In my view, each student is unique, and my role as an educator is to tailor my lessons to fit their needs, interests, and learning styles. By creating a supportive and engaging learning environment, I enable students to take ownership of their learning and reach their potential.”

Skills & Expertise

• Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel
• Photo/Video Editing for Marketing
• Language Course Design
• Student Assessment
• Event Planning

Languages

• English (Native)
• Thai (Advanced)

Personal Interests

Reading novels, watching series and movies, playing computer games, riding motorcycles, listening to music, DJing, traveling, making new friends, exploring the local culinary scene